2021 12 02 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
December 2, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Bandon Capetillo
President
Chris Presley
Vice President
Laura Alvarado
Secretary
Suhey Rios -Alvarez
Director
Charles Johnson
Director
Heather Betancourth
Director
Jacob Powell
Director
Mike Lester
Director
David P. Jirrels
Director
Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager
Trevor Fanning General Counsel
Raquel Martinez Deputy Assistant Secretary
President Brandon Capetillo convened the December 2, 2021, MDD Board Regular Meeting
with a quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director
Mary Hernandez and Director Gary Englert, who were absent.
1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Contract with
Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation.
Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented agenda item 1.a. and stated that Resolution No.
437 authorized the contract for the Economic Development Foundation. He noted that at their
last MDD Meeting, Mr. B.J. Simon, President and CEO, had provided the Board with an
overview of the Economic Development Foundation's previous year activities. The contract
being considered would fund their activities for the current fiscal year, for a total amount of
$350,000, which is $50,000 less than the overall previous budget of $400,000, and is comprised
of $2501000 for its core activities and $100,000 for special projects. He noted this left the Board
with a further $50,000 for its disposal over the course of the year, and that staff recommended
approval of this item.
A motion was made by Director Charles Johnson, and seconded by Vice President Chris Presley
to approve Resolution No. 437, related to Item La. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Charles Johnson, Director
Heather Betancourth, Director Jacob Powell, Director Mike Lester, and Director
David P. Jirrels
Nays: None
Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 437
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE ASSISTANT
SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT WITH THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS
COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($350,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF..
b. Consider a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Baytown
for funding the construction of the Citizen's Bank Building Renovation Project.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Frank Simoneaux presented agenda item Lb. and
stated that Resolution No. 438 committed $1.4 Million from MDD funds for the construction of
the Citizen's Bank Building. The design of the project was funded by MDD back in May 2020
and the project was bid through a competitive sealed proposal method. The proposals were due
on the day of this meeting, which staff will then review the proposals and interview the firms. He
noted the Board was considering the item today so there is no delay in awarding the contract and
anticipates they would bring forth the construction contract to City Council in January 2022. He
noted that staff recommended approval of this item.
A motion was made by Vice President Chris Presley, and seconded by Secretary Laura Alvarado
to approve Resolution No. 438, related to Item l .b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Charles Johnson, Director
Heather Betancourth, Director Jacob Powell, Director Mike Lester, and Director
David P. Jirrels
Nays: None
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Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 438
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CITIZENS BANK BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FOUR
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($1,400,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
2. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
Assistant General Manager Kevin Troller thanked the board members for their service, invited
them to the upcoming holiday festivities, and reminded them that their next regularly scheduled
MDD meeting is scheduled for January 6°i at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chatnber.
3. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Capetillo adjourned the December 2,
2021, MDD Board Regular Meeting at 4:34 P.M.
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